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#16 Post by scottyni » Wed May 08, 2013 4:41 pm

UPDATE.......!

1. on 3rd ring thru....

2. mille clips under yokes......the levers hit the relays...... assume that you guys put the milleclip ontop needing the forks thru the yokes more (I understand that)

does that not alter severly the geometry of the bike? no scientific answers please!! :smt002


would prefer too shim the falco clips and use them if above is the case.

where do I get the shims?????

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#17 Post by D-Rider » Wed May 08, 2013 4:50 pm

I'm using falco clipons as I thought the mille ones would cause problems.
Made my own shims from some sheet ally.
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#18 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Wed May 08, 2013 5:34 pm

The Mille clip ons are different....

Suggest you do as the badger suggests


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#19 Post by scottyni » Wed May 08, 2013 5:57 pm

milles on knew they were different that's why asking if others have pushed the forks thru and clips ontop of yokes.

just going to shim falcos
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#20 Post by anzacinexile » Wed May 08, 2013 8:15 pm

Yep - I shimmed the Falco clipons but I turned up my own spacers (ex toolmaker with access to a lathe).

Doesn't matter if the clipons are above or below the triple, you can make 'em clear (but only just if they're above).

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#21 Post by scottyni » Thu May 09, 2013 12:32 pm

cheers anz,

shim falcos and keep them below is the way forward ?
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#22 Post by scottyni » Thu May 09, 2013 12:40 pm

seems too be mixed here......

Falcoclips on top or bottom ??????

interested in opinions especially if you've tried both

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#23 Post by D-Rider » Thu May 09, 2013 12:52 pm

Normal position for me - below top yoke.
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#24 Post by anzacinexile » Thu May 09, 2013 3:08 pm

I have the clipons over the top but thats only because we tour a heelva lot and I'm getting old and creaky. Keeping the clipons standard makes life a lot simpler but if your old and creaky as well as me, then fitting them over the top is also possible

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#25 Post by scottyni » Thu May 09, 2013 4:02 pm

Feel old and creaky....but i will not be defeated :smt003
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#26 Post by scottyni » Thu May 09, 2013 8:07 pm

Been having a look about for A HENS TOOTH....oh sorry a fireblade stand....... these things are rare!!!

think just buy new one be the easiest option :smt017
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#27 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Fri May 10, 2013 12:25 am

the fireblade stand is a good option and can be had new for around 55 quid... do a search here to find out a tad more


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#28 Post by scottyni » Fri May 10, 2013 6:54 am

Read about it and definately the best option.
try mate in plymouth see what he can come up with
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#29 Post by D-Rider » Fri May 10, 2013 8:37 am

scottyni wrote:Read about it and definately the best option.
....... except for the Gixer stand :smt002
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#30 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Fri May 10, 2013 9:34 am

hmmmm

obtain gixxer stand

have it fettled dremelled and what ever

fit it

or buy fireblade stand - fit it.....


has your dotage finally caught up with you?


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